Definition of finale
: the close or termination of something: such asa : the last section of an instrumental musical composition the symphony's finaleb : the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance the finale of the ballet In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.c : the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence the TV show's season finale
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Examples of finale in a Sentence
She sung a very difficult song for the finale.
the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
Recent Examples of finale from the Web
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But Dan Martin lost 51 seconds after getting caught in a split in the finale.
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But Dan Martin lost 51 seconds after being caught in a split in the finale.
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The dancing of the slinky-like Creatura, the juggling firefly and the high-jumping crickets were my kids’ favorites, along with the fun Brazilian music and the confetti-filled finale of the show.
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Thirty minutes later, in an anticlimactic finale, the climbers threw a bag over Poncho, scooped him up and carried him back down the tree.
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Cain’s absence came as Royals manager Ned Yost fielded one of the most eclectic lineups of the season in the series finale against Minnesota.
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So this SEC regular season finale for both teams has an outside shot at mattering a great deal.
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Sunday's game begins at 5:05 p.m. and Monday's finale starts at 7:05 p.m. Aberdeen will return home Tuesday to begin a six-game homestand.
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The beginning of the season finale of Southern Charm Savannah did not seem promising.
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Origin and Etymology of finale
Italian, from finale, adjective, final, from Latin finalis
FINALE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of finale for English Language Learners
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: the last part of something (such as a musical performance, play, etc.)
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playDefinition of finale for Students
: the close or end of something (as a musical work)
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